PoK on edge as protests escalate, agencies warn of major humanitarian crisis

Vicky Nanjappa | June 11, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Indian and international agencies have warned of a potential humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), a region that has recently witnessed killings and widespread protests. Officials caution that the situation could escalate into large-scale human rights violations if urgent measures are not taken.

Govt employees announce protest in Balochistan demanding increase in minimum wage

IANS | June 11, 2026 1:11 PM

Quetta, June 11 (IANS) The grand alliance of various government employees' associations and trade unions have announced two-day protest and sit-in camps in Pakistan's Balochistan to raise their demands and protest against the government's actions against workers who are involved in the struggle for their rights, local media reported on Thursday.

UNAMA urges Taliban to revoke policies restricting Afghan women’s rights

IANS | June 11, 2026 1:02 PM

Kabul, June 11 (IANS) United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed grave concern over the arrest of at least 30 women and the reports of excessive use of force by Taliban authorities against residents protesting the arbitrary detentions in Afghanistan's Herat.